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Suffered A Duodenal Ulcer, H Pylori Infection. Taking Sucralfate. Any Better Medication?

Hello I am a 58 yr old black female and I was dx d with a petic duodenal ulcer in 1986, was tested and found I do not have the H-pylori bacteria so no help there and now after yrs of treatment, am now taking sucralfate i pill 2xdaily and I want to know if there is a better medication I could be taking which is faster acting when I experience a flair up like I am experiencing right now?
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
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Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM!
I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here.
Are you on sucralfate since 1986??
Have you been evaluated for recovery of late?
Such a long intake of sucralfate is unwarranted. I would advise a reevaluation for the healing status of the ulcer.
You amy not need anything if there is none.
If it is still active, you may need acid suppression with h2 blockers or PPI (proton pump inhibitor).
Sucrafil just coats the mucosal lining.

Please be guide by the gastroenterologist’s opinion.


I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
Hope I have answered all your questions. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Please ask for any clarifications before closing and rating this answer.

Thank you and Good luck!

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Suffered A Duodenal Ulcer, H Pylori Infection. Taking Sucralfate. Any Better Medication?

Dear friend, welcome and thanks for entrusting your query here at HCM! I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your query here. Are you on sucralfate since 1986?? Have you been evaluated for recovery of late? Such a long intake of sucralfate is unwarranted. I would advise a reevaluation for the healing status of the ulcer. You amy not need anything if there is none. If it is still active, you may need acid suppression with h2 blockers or PPI (proton pump inhibitor). Sucrafil just coats the mucosal lining. Please be guide by the gastroenterologist’s opinion. I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave. Hope I have answered all your questions. I would be glad to answer any further queries. Please ask for any clarifications before closing and rating this answer. Thank you and Good luck!